Dr Sothinathan (Nathan) Gurunathan areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr Sothinathan (Nathan) Gurunathan is a highly regarded consultant cardiologist with over 20 years' experience, based in London. He is highly skilled in all areas of cardiology, while focusing principally on cardioloncology, hypertension, palpitations and chest pain, as well as stress tests and heart check ups.
Dr Gurunathan was awarded an MBChB from the University of Bristol in 2001. Upon completion of his primary medical degree, he undertook further training in Bristol, and before beginning specialist training, he pursued a heart failure fellowship with the world-renowned Professor John Cleland.
He also attained a PhD in advanced cardiovascular imaging in coronary artery disease and heart failure at Imperial College London. He has received several awards for his research and his work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals.
He is a clinical lead for cardio-oncology, one of the few specialists in the country working in this field. In this role, he cares for the needs of cancer patients and works to reduce the effects caused by cancer treatment. He a possesses a special interest in cardiovascular imaging (stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance) and heart valve problems.
Dr Gurunathan is commited to educating future medics, regularly teaching students from the University of Southampton and St George's Medical School, alongside his role of clinical supervisor for trainee junior doctors. In addition, he gives educational talks to cardiology and oncology colleagues, as well as GPs in the local area.
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13/08/2024
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13/05/2024
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He was very through and explained everything well.
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24/09/2023
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